Enjoy a Sightseeing tour to Arthur’s Pass through the spectacular scenery of the Canterbury Plains and Southern Alps. Journey on one of the world’s greatest train journeys, lunch in an Alpine Village nestled in the heart of the Southern Alps. Visit a high country sheep farm for a farm tour and afternoon tea, you might even be allowed to have a go at shearing a sheep.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Tranz Alpine train journey Christchurch to Arthurs Pass one-way
✔ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✔ Local guide
✔ Afternoon tea
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✔ Lunch (if option chosen)
✖ Gratuities
Pickup Locations
1. Hotel Montreal
2. Quest Cathedral Junction
3. The Mayfair
4. Fable Christchurch
5. Alglenn Motel
6. The George Christchurch
7. Sudima Christchurch City
8. Rydges Latimer Christchurch
9. City Centre Motel
10. The Classic Villa
11. Scenic Hotel Cotswold
12. Gothic Heights Motel
13. Heritage Christchurch
14. Crowne Plaza Christchurch
15. Courtesy Court Motel
16. Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square Hotel
17. Arthur's Court Motor Lodge
18. Rosewood Court Motel
19. Salerno Motel Apartments
20. Ibis Christchurch
Additional Info: We pickup from most Hotels, Motels & Backpackers in Christchurch City Center
Some Air BnBs if central city
Itinerary
1
Canterbury Region
Following a morning pickup by air-conditioned coach from your Christchurch hotel, transfer to the Christchurch Railway Station where you will board the TranzAlpine train. This has been rated as one of the top 10 train journeys in the world.
Duration: 30 minutes
2
TranzAlpine Train
We invite you to join us on a tour of discovery, featuring spectacular scenery. From Christchurch board the world famous TranzAlpine train through to Arthurs Pass
Duration: 2 hours
3
Otira Viaduct Lookout
before viewing and driving down the 440 meter long Otira Viaduct a major NZ engineering project - the viaduct is one the most earthquake prone regions in New Zealand and it has been designed to withstand seismic forces 40 percent higher than the usual maximum for such structures. In the late summer months the bright flowers of red rata (metrosideros umbellata) add to the beauty of the Otira Gorge. This tree is not found on the eastern side of the Southern Alps but blooms only in the moist western valleys, you will also encounter the NZ Kea rated as one of the most intelligent birds in the world they have very inquisitive natures and found in most South Island alpine environments.
Duration: 60 minutes
4
Devils Punchbowl Walking Track
Your Driver/guide will then recommend you some popular walks in the National Park with incredible views, weather & time permiting
Duration: 45 minutes
5
Arthur's Pass
Time for lunch at a local cafe (optional extra) & explore the village of Arthur's Pass.
On leaving Arthur’s Pass you will travel by road through the foothill ranges of the Southern Alps, in the basins with winter snow there are several small ski fields and with unique limestone rocks surrounding the area this is also popular for rock climbers.
Duration: 60 minutes
6
Toby Hill Farm
Make a visit at a working sheep farm set among a beautiful alpine and high country backdrop. Here you will be able to see sheepdogs at work, watch a sheep shearing demonstration and enjoy a late afternoon tea.
Duration: 60 minutes
7
Christchurch
Return to Christchurch
Duration: 60 minutes
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Additional info
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Tour may operate in reverse - so Tranzalpine train from Arthur's Pass to Christchurch
